Missoula Children’s Theatre

Missoula Children’s Theatre offers King Arthur’s Quest, The Frog Prince, Disney’s Newsies Jr., Pure Imagination, Youth Shakespeare Trunk Show: The Tempest, Disney’s The Lion King KIDS, and Play in a Day. The program schedule says Day Camp is a week-long rehearsal process that ends with a production, and Production Classes include auditioning, casting, rehearsing, and performing in a show.

Programs

• King Arthur’s Quest — Grades K-12 · April 5-9, 2027; classes each day from 9AM-5PM · $325 · Spring Break Day Camp. Performances: Friday, April 9 at 4PM and 6PM.
• The Frog Prince — Grades K-3 · Mondays, Tuesdays, and Wednesdays from 4PM-5:30PM · $225 · Classes: September 9-23, 2026. One informal, non-ticketed performance on Wednesday, September 23 at 5PM.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies Jr. — Grades 8-12 · Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 4PM-6:30PM; M-F of the final week from 4PM-7PM; additional class on Saturday, October 24 · $295 · Classes: September 24-November 1, 2026. Performances on Friday, October 30 at 7PM; Saturday, October 31 at 2PM and 5PM; Sunday, November 1 at 2PM and 5PM.
• Pure Imagination — Grades K-12 · Tuesdays- Fridays from 4PM-6:00PM; M-F of the final week from 4PM-6:30PM · $295
• Youth Shakespeare Trunk Show: The Tempest — Grades 8-12 · Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 4PM-6:30PM; M-F of the final week from 4PM-7PM · $225 · Classes: February 9-March 20, 2027. Performances on Friday, March 19 at 7PM and Saturday, March 20 at 7PM.
• The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS — Grades 3-8 · Tuesdays and Thursdays from 4PM-6PM; M-F of the final week · $295
• Play in a Day — Mondays-Friday · Day Camp, Play in a Day program.

At a glance

• Ages: 5–18 years old
• Price range: $225–$325
• Current session: King Arthur’s Quest (Apr 5–Apr 9, 2027); The Frog Prince (Sep 9–Sep 23, 2026); The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s Newsies Jr. (Sep 24–Nov 1, 2026); Pure Imagination (Jan 12–Feb 12, 2027); Youth Shakespeare Trunk Show: The Tempest (Feb 9–Mar 20, 2027); The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS: Timon Cast (Feb 16–Mar 27, 2027); The Missoula Children’s Theatre production of Disney’s The Lion King KIDS: Pumbaa Cast (Feb 22–Apr 3, 2027); Play in a Day October 15 (Oct 15–Oct 15, 2026)
• General schedule: Day Camp is a week-long rehearsal process for an original MCT musical that culminates with a production. Camps are Monday-Friday. All children audition, are cast in a role, and perform in the show. Production Classes are after-school class days and times that vary from class to class. All children audition, are cast in a role, rehearse, and perform in the show.
• Facility hours: Monday-Friday 12-5PM and 1 hour before showtimes

About the provider

Missoula Children’s Theatre was created in 1970 by co-founders Jim Caron and Don Collins. Its mission is empowering children and adults through theatre education and performance to develop lifelong skills while enriching communities worldwide through live productions. MCT visits nearly 1,100 communities around the world each year, including all 50 US states and 16 different countries, and the Red Truck Tour is recognized as the world’s largest touring children’s theatre of its kind.

Full refunds are given if a cancellation is made before the first day of class. Cancellations made on the first day of class are refunded in the form of an MCT gift card in the amount of tuition minus $75. No refunds are given after the first day of class concludes. MCT does cap the number of children involved in Day Camps based on a first-come, first-served basis. All children are welcome; inclusive casting policies are stated.

What families say

“A beautiful theatre with tons of camps, workshops, and performance opportunities for children and adults!” — KAYLA BORETSKY | Local Guide in Missoula, MT

“All in attendance were impressed with the show, as well as how great the students performed. Many were very impressed by the fact that they had only been rehearsing for 1 week. Many students and parents were asking when we could have MCT come back again!” — 108 MILE RANCH | BC 5/2012

Last updated August 30, 2026.